You’re never too big to say you’re sorry. A judge in Ecuador handed down a landmark ruling against oil giant Chevron this week, ordering the company to pay some $9 billion to the Amazon Defense Coalition for oil pollution …
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No Tomatoes at Sweet Tomatoes Restaurants? Mexico Freeze Causes U.S. Veggie Shortage
Veggie lovers, take note: You may be eating much less colorful (and even more expensive) salads in coming months.
To Battle Drought, China Pumps $1 Million Into Artificial Rain
China is a nation of superlatives, and its role in weather manipulation is no exception. (via Ecocentric)
Your Table Eats What? Carnivorous Furniture Coming Soon
Seriously, you couldn’t make this up.
Australia’s Cyclone: Climate Change, or Just Really Bad Weather?
The cyclone that thrashed a still-soggy Queensland yesterday has re-energized an ongoing debate Down Under over what Australia can expect from a warmer planet and what the nation – the world’s largest emitter of carbon …
Eco-Friendly Sports: Behold the Trash Incinerator-Ski Slope
Everyone loves the scenic ride up a ski lift. Now imagine giving that ride an anti-consumption twist.
Digging Yourself Out of the Blizzard? You Need a Bike Plow
No really, you read that right. Bike plow, the green and easy way to clear your driveway and street of snow.
Malaysia’s Dengue Fever Secret Weapon: 6,000 Genetically Modified Mosquitoes
A government-run institute in Malaysia has announced it released 6,000 genetically modified mosquitoes into an uninhabited patch of forest in December to combat dengue fever. (via Ecocentric)
Take Heed City Planners: Fewer Parking Spots Leads to Reduced Auto Emissions
Since cars need spots to park in, losing parking spots leads to fewer drivers on the road, which leads to a drop in auto emissions. Surprising but really it’s basic math, people.
The ‘World’ Sinks: Slipping Sands of Time Hit Dubai’s Mega Development
According to evidence presented to a property tribunal, the World islands off the coast of Dubai are sinking.
The Great Arctic Solar Mystery: Why Did Sunlight Return to Greenland Two Days Early?
Forget what the groundhog says, the winter may have ended two days early in Greenland. (via Huffington Post)
Rotten Apple: Chinese Groups Call Out Company Over Workers’ Rights
When you think about Apple being accused of ignoring safety conditions at its contractors’ factories, your shiny new iPhone may lose some luster.